May 19, 2026

Human Resource Officer

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Human Resource Officer

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Locations: Macomb, IL

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is a critical element in the performance of Human Resource initiatives and will provide support on a variety of human resource day-to-day operations, specifically in regard to Recruitment and Selection, Classification and Compensation and transactions for the University administrative, civil service and faculty positions. The incumbent will formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the university. Duties includes providing consultative services about the unit level operations, their personnel needs, talent development and acquisition and organizational structures. Additional duties include drafting job announcements, posting vacancies, screening and scoring applications, entering newly hired and rehired employees in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), processing employment changes including salary, promotions, transfers, and supervisory etc. Participate in career fairs to promote employment opportunities; create and print recruitment materials (flyers, handouts, etc.) to support recruitment initiatives. Ensure compliance with State and departmental policy and procedures; ensure alignment with university brand and accessibility standards. Other duties as assigned.

WORK LOCATION: Macomb campus

APPOINTMENT: As soon as possible

SALARY: $36,621 - $40,267

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:

A. course work in human resource administration, business administration or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

*30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

*Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

*90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

*Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. progressively more responsible work experience maintaining, monitoring, and/or processing human resource records and reports.
  • Knowledge of standard principles and procedures used in human resource and ability to apply those used in complex technical operations in human resource.
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and/or regulations related to public human resource administration;
  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications;
  • Skill in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data;
  • Skill in working with managers, staff, and the public.
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.

Additional Information:
About WIU

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

Academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.

WIU Intercollegiate Athletics

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.

To apply, visit http://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195152

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